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16 Tips To Help You Safely Lose Weight While Breastfeeding


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You just grew a baby, for goodness’ sake! Nine months in, nine months out — at least. Focus on your baby for now, sweet mama; you can lose the weight later. And it’s all true. We know it’s true! But after spending the better part of a year watching our bodies change shape in all kinds of unanticipated ways, can you blame a woman for wanting to try to regain a little control?
Of course not! Most of us understand that drive to try to lose the baby weight. But when you’re also breastfeeding your little one, there’s an added dimension: how can I lose those extra pounds without risking problems with my milk supply? It is possible to help the process along without hindering your chances of meeting your nursing goals. Here are our top tips.